Red Bull Air Race world championship should be taking place in the olympic town Sochi (Russia) at the same time, but had to be cancelled due to a difficult economic situation. Promoters from Rovinj have already an experience of a race they organised and 5000 spectators are expected on this occasion.

Qualifications will take place on the 30th May, the following day brings a race for the Challenger Cup and, finally, the Masters competition. Tickets for standing places cost from 13 €, while grandstand seats start at 39 €.

Red Bull Air Race began back in 2003 and evolved into a world championship in 2005. Millions of fans follow the competition all over the world. A group of 14 best racing pilots compete in the fastest motorsport series in the world, amalgamating speed, accuracy and skill of flying to perfection.